Summer Reading for Middle School Tweens: Four Great Books
Looking for some great books for your students or kids to read this summer? Whether you’re a teacher or a parent (or a kid!), we’ve got …
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Three Fun Outdoor Activities to Keep Kids Entertained During Summer Break
Summer break may mean freedom for kids, but for parents it means two and a half months of having to entertain and referee. These fun outdoor …
Continue Reading9th Grade Summer Reading Lists
Summer reading is essential to maintaining learning and development over the long summer months. However, finding books that peak your student’s …
Continue ReadingSummer Reading Camp: Teach Inferencing, Summarization, Cause & Effect, Relationships & Characterizaion
This article will help students master inferencing, summarization, cause and effect relationships, and characterization. Practice learning some …
Continue ReadingTeacher's Guide to Great Summer Reading Incentives to Motivate & Encourage Summer Reading
Here are some ideas to incentive summer reading completion that teachers can use to encourage their students. Recognition, giving an exam on the …
Continue ReadingWhen Does Summer School Start? Information For Parents And Students
Many children attend summer school in order to improve their academic performance or to stay on a routine schedule in between grade levels. Parents …
Continue ReadingSummer Learning Loss: How to Stop Summer Brain Drain
Summer brain drain is a real concern for teachers and parents. Students who are not actively engaged in some form of academic activity during the …
Continue ReadingSummer Reading Ideas for At-Risk Students
Many parents struggle with their at risk students, motivating them, as well as engaging in reading activities together. Here are some hints and tips …
Continue ReadingCreate Your Own Summer Kids Book Club
Kids can lose over two months worth of knowledge over the summer if they do not engage in regular learning activities. Reading is the easiest way to …
Continue ReadingEasy Summer Project Ideas for Kids
Want to find a way to occupy your kids and get their creativity flowing this summer? These art projects for kids are fun, easy and they can make great …
Continue ReadingHolidays for Students in the Summer
Any day can truly be made into a holiday. Typical summer holidays that we celebrate as Americans are Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day, which …
Continue ReadingMake Your Own Sports Equipment for These Three Outdoor Games for Young Children
As young children get “physical” this leads to improving agility, eye/foot coordination, and success with future sports in later years. …
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